Peer support interventions for individuals with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida: a systematic review
Abstract Background Neurological disorders may negatively impact community integration and/or quality of life. Peer support has emerged as a potential strategy to enhance patients’ efficacy in managing their own health. This review examines the key characteristics and impact of peer support interven...
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doaj-8faf895d4a114915a4153ffad28729572020-11-25T02:11:14ZengBMCBMC Health Services Research1472-69632019-05-0119111110.1186/s12913-019-4110-5Peer support interventions for individuals with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida: a systematic reviewBen B. Levy0Dorothy Luong1Laure Perrier2Mark T. Bayley3Sarah E. P. Munce4Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre, 550 University AvenueToronto Rehabilitation Institute – Rumsey Centre, 345 Rumsey RoadUniversity of Toronto Libraries, 130 St. George StreetToronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Centre, 550 University AvenueToronto Rehabilitation Institute – Rumsey Centre, 345 Rumsey RoadAbstract Background Neurological disorders may negatively impact community integration and/or quality of life. Peer support has emerged as a potential strategy to enhance patients’ efficacy in managing their own health. This review examines the key characteristics and impact of peer support interventions for adults with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida on community integration and quality of life. Methods Eligible studies reported on peer support interventions for adults (16 years of age or older) with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, or spina bifida. Only randomized controlled trials published in English in the last 10 years were included. MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL were used to conduct the literature search. Two reviewers independently screened studies, abstracted data, and evaluated the risk of bias (for individual study elements and overall) using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. Results The systematic review included 6 trials reporting on acquired brain injury only. Of these studies, 4 reported on stroke and 2 reported on traumatic brain injury. Two studies found significant improvements in quality of life following peer support. No studies reported significant results on community integration. Considerable heterogeneity existed in the key characteristics of interventions. Conclusions There are a limited number of studies on the impact of peer support interventions for adults with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, or spina bifida on community integration and quality of life. Standardization of key intervention characteristics may aid the global adoption of peer support as a formalized, evidence-based practice.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-4110-5Peer supportAcquired brain injuryCerebral palsySpina bifidaCommunity integrationQuality of life |
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Ben B. Levy Dorothy Luong Laure Perrier Mark T. Bayley Sarah E. P. Munce Peer support interventions for individuals with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida: a systematic review BMC Health Services Research Peer support Acquired brain injury Cerebral palsy Spina bifida Community integration Quality of life |
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Peer support interventions for individuals with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida: a systematic review |
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Peer support interventions for individuals with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida: a systematic review |
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Peer support interventions for individuals with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida: a systematic review |
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Peer support interventions for individuals with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida: a systematic review |
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Peer support interventions for individuals with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida: a systematic review |
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peer support interventions for individuals with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida: a systematic review |
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Abstract Background Neurological disorders may negatively impact community integration and/or quality of life. Peer support has emerged as a potential strategy to enhance patients’ efficacy in managing their own health. This review examines the key characteristics and impact of peer support interventions for adults with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida on community integration and quality of life. Methods Eligible studies reported on peer support interventions for adults (16 years of age or older) with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, or spina bifida. Only randomized controlled trials published in English in the last 10 years were included. MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL were used to conduct the literature search. Two reviewers independently screened studies, abstracted data, and evaluated the risk of bias (for individual study elements and overall) using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. Results The systematic review included 6 trials reporting on acquired brain injury only. Of these studies, 4 reported on stroke and 2 reported on traumatic brain injury. Two studies found significant improvements in quality of life following peer support. No studies reported significant results on community integration. Considerable heterogeneity existed in the key characteristics of interventions. Conclusions There are a limited number of studies on the impact of peer support interventions for adults with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, or spina bifida on community integration and quality of life. Standardization of key intervention characteristics may aid the global adoption of peer support as a formalized, evidence-based practice. |
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Peer support Acquired brain injury Cerebral palsy Spina bifida Community integration Quality of life |
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